Fabrication Team Leader

Top Cut Engineering; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cape Town is seeking a hands-on Fabrication Team Leader / Supervisor. You will actively engage in welding and fabrication work while leading the team to meet production goals. The ideal candidate has strong MIG/TIG skills, proven leadership experience, and the ability to interpret technical drawings. This role offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Opportunity to grow within a dynamic company

Supportive professional environment

Qualifications

• Strong welding and sheet metal fabrication skills (MIG / TIG essential).
• Proven ability to lead a team through practical, on‑the‑floor involvement.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Good communication, planning, and problem‑solving skills.
• Reliable, motivated, and quality‑driven.

Responsibilities

• Take an active, hands‑on role in daily welding and fabrication work.
• Supervise and coordinate the fabrication team to meet quality and production goals.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety, and efficiency.
• Provide practical guidance, training, and support to team members.
• Work closely with management to improve workflow and productivity.

Skills

Welding skills (MIG/TIG)

Sheet metal fabrication

Team leadership

Reading technical drawings

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Top Cut Engineering, a growing leader in CNC laser cutting and sheet metal fabrication, is looking for a hands‑on Fabrication Team Leader / Supervisor to join our team.

This is a working position— the successful applicant will lead by example on the workshop floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Take an active, hands‑on role in daily welding and fabrication work.
• Supervise and coordinate the fabrication team to meet quality and production goals.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety, and efficiency.
• Provide practical guidance, training, and support to team members.
• Work closely with management to improve workflow and productivity.

Requirements

• Strong welding and sheet metal fabrication skills (MIG / TIG essential).
• Proven ability to lead a team through practical, on‑the‑floor involvement.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Good communication, planning, and problem‑solving skills.
• Reliable, motivated, and quality‑driven.

What We Offer

Competitive remuneration package. Opportunity to grow within a dynamic, expanding company. Supportive, professional environment where skill and initiative are valued.

Salary

Relevant to experience and will be negotiated.

If you're a skilled welder with proven leadership ability who thrives in a hands‑on role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now. Learn more about us.

Should you not receive feedback from us within two weeks, please accept that your application was not successful this time.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team.